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Loras College - Services for Learning Disabled Students
Programs|Application Requirements|Student Services|Term and Staff Information
For 1994.
About Learning Disabled Programs and Services
- This school accepts Learning Disabled students according to the following definition:
- According to the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, a learning disability is a "general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities." A learning disability is presumably due to central nervous system dysfunction, and is not primarily due to other handicapping conditions, environmental, or cultural influences. It is not a form of mental retardation, or an emotional disorder.
- Learning Disabled programs and services are limited to 16.
- There is no limit to the percent of students allowed into the Learning Disabled program.
- 50 application(s) for Learning Disabled programs and services were received in 1994.
- 16 applicant(s) for Learning Disabled programs and services were offered admission in 1994.
- 16 applicant(s) who were offered admission enrolled for the 1994 year.
- There were 68 students in the Learning Disabled program in 1994.
Application Requirements
- ACT is required.
- Diagnostic tests are required.
- A personal interview is required.
- An essay is required and it may be typed.
- Untimed tests are accepted.
- GED certification is accepted.
Learning Disabled Student Services
- List of applicable services for Learning Disabled students:
- Remedial Math
- Remedial English
- Other Special Classes
- Note-taking Services
- Oral Tests
- Readers
- Tutors
- Talking Books
- Reading Machines
- Tape Recorders
- Untimed Tests
- Learning Center
- Learning Disabled students are tutored individually.
- Credit is not given for remedial courses taken.
Learning Disabled Term and Staff Information
- The Learning Disabled student program runs on a full term.
- A lighter course load is given to Learning Disabled students.
- Additional time is given to complete degree.
- Extra costs for Learning Disabled students are $1000 per semester.
- There are 2 full-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
- There are 5 part-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
- Dianne Gibson, Learning Disability Specialist, is the key staff person available to work with Learning Disabled students.
- Contact Darlene Colbert, Secretary, Counseling Center, for more information on Learning Disabled programs at 319 588-7134.
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